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for Purchasing and preparing to use a generator

Using a generator safely

Place the generator outdoors facing away from doors, windows and vents. Never use a generator inside a house, basement or crawl space – not even inside a garage with the door open. When possible, place the generator 5-10 feet away from the house.

Plug appliances directly into the generator or use heavy-duty, outdoor rated extension cords, not to exceed the number of outlets on the generator. Make sure cords are free of cuts and tears and have all three prongs – especially the grounding pin.

Keep the generator dry. Operate on a dry surface under an open canopy or tent.

Store and transport gasoline safely

Transport gasoline standing upright, in an approved container in the trunk of your car or back of a pick-up truck. You can transport a maximum of 21 gallons without a permit from the fire department, provided no single container exceeds 7 gallons.

Store gasoline in a shed or detached garage away from the house. Never store gasoline inside a home or an attached garage. Secure the shed or garage if possible, and keep flammable liquids out of reach of youngsters.

Store gasoline far from any fuel burning appliance such as a furnace, water heater or woodstove. Vapors can travel back to their ignition source and ignite.

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